Today we were able to book our flights back from Cape Town! Fortunately, our fantastic Travel/Cruise consultant (Betty - of The Travel & Cruise Authority) had it on her calendar. It took a bunch of maneuvering! Regent confirmed Business Class from Johannesburg to Washington Dulles, however, couldn't confirm business from Cape Town to Johannesburg or from Dulles to Tampa.
After a few phone calls, yes, phone calls, we were able to ask Regent to just book Johannesburg to Dulles and, we booked our own Business class from Cape Town to Johannesburg and First Class from Dulles to Tampa... all with United points and $40.40! Such a deal!
Fortunately, we'll only have carry-on bags! Heavy bags will head directly home from Cape Town at the end of the cruise. We'll go for our safari and head home 3-4 days later.
Tomorrow, we can, and will, book our shore excursions from Venice to Istanbul!
After a few phone calls, yes, phone calls, we were able to ask Regent to just book Johannesburg to Dulles and, we booked our own Business class from Cape Town to Johannesburg and First Class from Dulles to Tampa... all with United points and $40.40! Such a deal!
Fortunately, we'll only have carry-on bags! Heavy bags will head directly home from Cape Town at the end of the cruise. We'll go for our safari and head home 3-4 days later.
Tomorrow, we can, and will, book our shore excursions from Venice to Istanbul!
